Published by Cengage Learning, it is drawn from the collections of the National Archives of Singapore, as well as materials deposited over time from the office of the Press Secretary to Mr Lee, and the former Singapore Broadcasting Corporation.
It's also taken from agencies such as the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts.
Cengage Learning said the intent of publishing the collection is to give readers a better understanding of Mr Lee's role in the founding and development of modern Singapore.
Areas covered include Mr Lee's views and statements on Singapore's separation from the Federation of Malaysia, independence, Singapore's nation-building process and leadership succession.
Speaking at the launch of 'The Papers of Lee Kuan Yew', Mr Lee said whether for reflection or scrutiny, the papers capture issues and decisions that were both popular and unpopular, but necessary for the time.
And the compilation of his speeches may allow Singaporeans to understand the history in nation building, and more importantly to learn the lessons from the past.
He stressed that Singaporeans have to understand the underlying values on which the nation was built.
The collection is presented in a 10-volume set and is available in a case-bound edition at US$2,800.
The next series of Mr Lee's works will cover his term as Senior Minister to current years, and is planned to be released in the last quarter of 2012.
- CNA/cc
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